Subramanya Sashti
KannadaAlso known as: Kartikeya Sashti
Subramanya Sashti
About Subramanya Sashti
Subramanya Sashti is dedicated to Lord Subramanya (Kartikeya), the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It falls in the month of Margashirsha (November-December).
Devotees visit Subramanya temples, offer prayers, and participate in special ceremonies celebrating the divine incarnation.
In Karnataka, the festival is celebrated with traditional feasts, devotional singing, and community gatherings.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a light fast and perform special Subramanya worship.
- Wake up before dawn and take a ritual bath.
- Visit Subramanya temples for special pujas.
- Offer prayers and participate in ceremonies.
- Spend the day in meditation and spiritual practices.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the evening puja with a festive meal.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Set up the Subramanya altar with flowers and decorations.
- Offer prayers to Lord Subramanya with traditional rituals.
- Chant mantras and perform aarti.
- Distribute prasad to devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It is dedicated to Lord Subramanya (Kartikeya), seeking his blessings for protection, courage, and the destruction of evil.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.